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How to get fromDunedin to Tekapo Riverby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunedin to Tekapo River by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to St Andrewsbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Drive from St Andrews to Tekapo Rivercar car
    4h 41m

  2. Drive 306.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dunedin to Tekapo Rivercar car 306.1 km
    4h 19m
    $90–129

  3. Bus, drive via Timaru

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Timarubus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Drive from Timaru to Tekapo Rivercar car
    5h 2m

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Cromwellbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cromwell to Twizelbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Twizel to Tekapo Rivertaxi taxi
    8h 19m
    $369–494

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Cromwellbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Cromwell to Tekapobus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    8h 36m
    $179–259

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 306 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Tekapo River, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Dunedin to Tekapo River via Cromwell and Tekapo in around 8h 36m.

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